Panasonic DMC FS20 Features

The Panasonic DMC FS20 is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 4x wide angle lens. If you shoot at lower resolutions extra optical zoom becomes available. For example if you shoot at 2 megapixels the maximum optical zoom is 7.1x. 4x digital zoom is also available.

The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 30 - 120mm in 35mm format. The lens aperture works in the range Wide: F3.3 - F8 Tele: F5.8 - F8.

• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Special resolution for 6 x 4 inch prints
• Image stabilisation
• Self timer
• Colour options - Standard, Natural, Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
• Sensor size1/2.33 inches

In macro mode the DMC FS20 can focus from 5cm. Face detection focusing is available for sharper portraits.

The 3 inch LCD screen is made up of around 230,000 dots. It has a special high angle mode that helps you to view the screen if you need to hold the camera above eye level to take a shot.

The built in flash unit has a maximum range of 5.3m. This falls progressively as you zoom in to 3m when the zoom lens is fully extended. The flash modes are Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off, (Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction only in Night Portrait, Party, Candle Light mode only).

There are a range of scene modes. These are Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow and Aerial photo.

You can shoot movies for widescreen televisions (maximum resolution 848 x 480) at a top speed of 30 frames per second. As is the current norm with digital cameras sound can be recorded and zoom can be applied before you start shooting, but not while recording is in progress.

Among the more advanced features are:

• ISO (Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) ))
• White Balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set)
• Bracketing (+/- 1/3 EV ~1EV step, 3 frames)
• Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV step, +/-2 EV).
• Burst Mode 5 photos at a top speed of 2.5 frames per second
• Continuous Shooting until memory card is full
  
  Shutter speeds are set automatically. These work in the range 8 - 1/2000 seconds in automatic modes. They can be extended to 15, 30, 60 seconds in starry sky mode.
  
  
  Computer - Printers - Television

  All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Panasonic DMC FS20 to a computer, television set and compatible printer. Panasonic DMC FS20
  
  

  Panasonic DMC FS20 Summary

  Description:	10 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens
  Ease of Use:	8
  Features:	8
  Colour:	8
  Macro:	8
  Indoors:	9
  Value for Money:	8
  Style:	9
  Movie Mode:	9
  Image Quality:	9
  Build Quality:	8
  Total:	84
  Verdict:	"This camera is well worth taking a close look at if you are looking for a pocket camera that is a step up from the more basic models. It is easy to use, takes a good picture and has a large 3 inch LCD screen."
  Review Date:	May 2008
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